by Melissa | Nov 13, 2020 | Belize, Central America, Luxury travel, Recent
We’ve been to many countries in Central America, but for some reason, Belize fell by the wayside! Many families automatically think of Costa Rica when considering Central America (or in our case, Nicaragua and Panama!). We love Central America and all it’s...
by Melissa | May 26, 2019 | Caribbean, Central America, Cruises, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Tips
When booking a vacation, a lot of families struggle with the question, “Should we book all inclusive or a la carte (European Plan)?” There are so many factors that go into that decision that I wrestle with it myself. What does European plan mean? Is it...
by Melissa | Oct 5, 2018 | Central America, Costa Rica, Luxury travel, Things for Kids, Tips, Traveling with Kids, Uncategorized
Nosara, Costa Rica couldn’t be a more charming town. Are you picturing dirt roads, small boutiques and little cafes, all within walking distance to a wide stretch of beach? Look no further than this Costa Rican town. And since food is one of my favorite...
by Melissa | Aug 29, 2018 | Central America, Costa Rica
Late July held a bit of a surprise for us….we realized we had some time off and Costa Rica presented itself. We jumped at it, as we have only been to Central America once and wanted to see more of it. I worked on a family friendly Costa Rican itinerary pretty...
by Melissa | Feb 12, 2017 | Central America, Jordan, NIcaragua, San Juan del Sur, The Middle East, Uncategorized
As a family, we have been to Europe, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. There are many more places on our list, but we have certain favorites and many reasons why. Everything from people, to culture, to the...
by Melissa | Jan 26, 2017 | Central America, NIcaragua, San Juan del Sur, Tips, Travel Advising, Uncategorized
We have received a lot of strange looks when telling people that we visited Nicaragua for a vacation. “Was it dangerous?” “You brought your kids there?” Both were common questions. On the contrary, Nicaragua is not only safe, but a fantastic...